Research Centre Manager

The National Gallery; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in Westminster is seeking a Research Centre Manager to oversee daily operations and manage staff in a new public-facing Research Centre. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a multifaceted role, with strong leadership and communication skills. They will assist in creative programming and ensure compliance with regulations, contributing to an exceptional research experience for visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable multifaceted role.
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Innovative problem-solving and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the Research Centre operations.
• Manage staff and ensure smooth day-to-day running.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain the Research Centre facilities and administration.
• Think creatively about the Centre’s spaces.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creative programming

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

We are now recruiting for a new role, a Research Centre Manager, to support in the creative planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre. The role-holder will provide vital clarity and consistency in the day-to-day running of this multifaceted space to ensure a smoothly functioning whole. This includes coordinating all aspects of the Research Centre operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining the Research Centre facilities and administration. They will also think creatively about the Centre's different spaces and, alongside Gallery colleagues, will help produce exciting research programming.

In Spring 2028, the National Gallery will launch a new, public-facing Research Centre to facilitate and showcase our world-leading research in the history and science of painting. This will be a complex space sitting at the intersection of multiple valued research stakeholders both within and beyond the Gallery, including the Gallery's own wide array of research-active staff, our Artists-in-Residence, specialist users of our extensive Library & Archive collections, and a research-engaged general public attending events and consulting materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the Research Centre operations.
• Manage staff and ensure smooth day-to-day running of the multifaceted space.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain the Research Centre facilities and administration.
• Think creatively about the Centre’s different spaces and, alongside Gallery colleagues, help produce exciting research programming.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a comparable multifaceted role.
• Strong leadership, excellent communication and creative programming.
• Innovative problem‑solving and strong organisational skills to manage both day‑to‑day operations and strategic planning for the Centre.